An invaluable resource for readers interested in architecture and
design that demonstrates how the construction, form, and function
of key structures in the 19th-century influenced American social,
political, economic, and intellectual life. America has always been
a nation of thinkers, believers, creators, and builders. Evidence
of this is plentiful among the landmarks constructed in the 19th
century. Buildings and Landmarks of 19th-Century America: American
Society Revealed examines many examples that include homes, office
buildings, recreational spaces, military sites, religious
buildings, and other landmarks in a variety of geographical
locations, discussing the background, architecture, and cultural
significance of each. Each engaging, accessible entry not only
provides readers detailed information about how the landmark
relates to what was going on in American society at the time of its
construction but also sparks the reader's interest to research the
subject further. As examples, consider that a rural cemetery built
in Massachusetts in the early 19th century was the prime influence
on public park design and led to the construction of New York's
Central Park and many other public parks since. The millionaire
industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie built many of the
first free public libraries in the country, which led to the
development of municipal public library systems. The huge success
of 19th-century world's fairs, like the 1876 Centennial Exhibition
and the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition, had lasting effects on
society through the many new products that they introduced to the
public. Throughout the book, landmarks are analyzed to elucidate
their influence on many aspects of 19th-century society, including
the treatment of the mentally ill, impact of religious revivals,
growth of leisure and vacation time, and housing for the poor and
the western homesteader, among many others. In the "How to Evaluate
Buildings and Structures" section, readers are prompted to consider
questions such as "What specific purposes did the building or
structure have?" "When was it constructed, and what were the
circumstances?" and "What was the need it addressed?" Students will
learn about the period while also developing the skills of
observation and assessment needed to analyze these landmarks and
draw meaningful conclusions from them about their context and
significance. The discussion of each landmark serves to help
readers with these elements of critical thinking, assessment, and
analysis.
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